What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus via Dortmund which costs £65 - £110 and takes 14h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Essen and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 338 miles.

How do I travel from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train via Paddington which takes 6h 57m and costs £130 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train from?

Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can train via Paddington, which costs £130 - £430 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus via Dortmund, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Heathrow Terminal 5?

Heathrow Terminal 5 is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 6:46 AM in Essen and 5:46 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Where does the Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train arrive?

Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

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Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3h 59m
£66–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London VictoriaN280
16h 35m
£55–143
Train via Paddington (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
6h 57m
£139–422
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
14h 15m
£67–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrow Terminal 5
6h 13m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
4h 42m
£70–277
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
4h 57m
£67–248
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)AMS - LHR
6h 12m
£105–337
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
7h 2m
£130–390
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Heathrow Terminal 5
7h 17m
£109–159

Essen to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, subway, and foot (Eurostar)

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6h 57mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 57m.

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